Ms. Leamon leads nursing operations for 250-bed Broward Health Coral Springs. She brings 20 years of clinical and leadership experience, boasting proven results in transforming culture and elevating practices. Among many other recent accomplishments, Ms. Leamon has expanded the surgical service line by developing the hospital’s Heartburn Center, established a level I STEMI program to advance cardiac services, and opened and expanded a cardiac catheterization lab. Her efforts have also led to cost savings, increased ratings from The Leapfrog Group and CMS, reduced staff turnover rates and more. Prior to joining Broward Health in September 2019, Ms. Leamon was administrative director of clinical operations and critical care service line at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Becker's Recognition
Melissa Leamon, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

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After years of navigating their hospitals and health systems through the COVID-19 pandemic, chief nursing officers are now addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating professional pathways for the next generation of nurses.
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